Is it permissible to wear hand gloves while fielding in cricket?

Question

Is it permissible for a fielder to wear hand gloves while fielding in cricket due to some climate conditions or infections?

What does the Icc rules and laws of cricket say about this?

Answer 1

No, The rules are very clear, the wicket keeper is the only player allowed to wear gloves. All other players would incur a 5 run penalty every time they touched the ball while wearing gloves. This includes for instance taking off your hat in order to use it to catch the ball